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One of the injured of Shubra al-Kheima metro blast had Rabaa al-Adaweya sign on his phone: Interior Ministry

Interior Ministry Spokesperson Hani abdel Latif said security services are investigating one of the people who was injured in the Shubra al-Kheima metro blast.

The injured works as a painter, abdel Latif told Al-Masry Al-Youm. He allegedly had in his possession a bag full of nails and gunpowder used in making hand grenades.

Security services also checked his mobile phone, which had many photos of the Rabaa al-Adaweya sign. His phone records are also being investigated. 

The man was transferred to a hospital under high security measures until he is ruled out as a suspect.

 

Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm

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